In an electrifying night of boxing at Sony Hall, New York, Avious Griffin emerged victorious in the main event, securing the vacant WBC USA Welterweight title by stopping Jose Luis Sanchez in the eighth round. The bout was a testament to Griffin's superior skill and relentless aggression. Meanwhile, in other undercard matches, Jason Castanon won a majority decision over Stephen Barbee, and Nick Isaac claimed victory over Koby Williams by majority decision.

Griffin's Unstoppable Force

Avious Griffin demonstrated his dominance in the ring against a resilient Jose Luis Sanchez. From the opening bell, Griffin's strategic strikes and powerful punches began to take their toll on Sanchez. By the second round, Griffin had already knocked down Sanchez twice, showcasing his exceptional ability to capitalize on openings. As the fight progressed, Griffin continued to outwork and outmaneuver Sanchez, maintaining a consistent offensive pressure that left no room for Sanchez to mount a significant counterattack.

The first round set the tone for Griffin's performance as he landed a devastating left hook that sent Sanchez reeling. Referee Shawn Clark counted to eight before Sanchez managed to rise. In the second round, Griffin repeated the feat with a precise right to the chin, dropping Sanchez again. Despite Sanchez's attempts to stay competitive, Griffin's relentless assault was too much to handle. By the eighth round, it was evident that Sanchez could not recover from Griffin's relentless attacks, leading to Referee Clark stopping the fight at 2:46 of the eighth round. Griffin's performance highlighted his potential as a rising star in the welterweight division.

Undercard Highlights

The evening also featured two compelling undercard bouts. In the junior welterweight category, Jason Castanon secured a majority decision over Stephen Barbee. Castanon's experience and tactical prowess allowed him to edge out Barbee, who showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately fell short. The judges' scores reflected the close nature of the match, with Castanon prevailing on two cards.

Castanon's strategy involved controlling the distance and using his jab effectively to keep Barbee at bay. Barbee, coached by former world champion Paul Spadafora, attempted to close the gap but struggled to land meaningful blows consistently. The final round saw Castanon unleashing a flurry of punches that sealed the victory. Despite a cut above Castanon's eyebrow due to a clash of heads, he maintained composure and finished strong.

In another notable match, Nick Isaac triumphed over Koby Williams by majority decision in a six-round contest. Isaac's southpaw style and active offense gave him the upper hand throughout the fight. Williams, despite showing resilience, could not match Isaac's pace and accuracy. The fifth round was particularly pivotal as both fighters stepped up their intensity, but Isaac's superior conditioning and technique prevailed. All three judges agreed on Isaac's dominant performance, awarding him a unanimous win.